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AF CareersNovember 23, 2023May 6, 2025

General Operative ~ Fabrications

GENERAL OPERATIVE

Our Fabrication Department oversee the design and manufacture of all the enclosures used by AF Switchgear. The established in-house design team are supported on the shop floor by state-of-the-art CNC Controlled Punch Machine and Powder Coating Paint Plant.

We are looking for a General Operative to join the fabrication production team. Your role will be to provide additional support on Punch, Laser, Press Brake, Painting/Preparation prior to paint and assembly processes, keeping the manufacturing areas clean and tidy and assist with moving goods between factories. Reporting to the Works Supervisor.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

Always adhere to health and safety.
To remain on the job in a productive role.
To assist with lifting within the manufacturing area.
To assist the Works Supervisor and Lead Operative
To give guidance and support to sub-contractors
To discuss opportunities to increase productivity with the Works Supervisor and Lead Operative
To inform Works Supervisor and Lead Operative of any urgently required equipment.
To inform the Works Supervisor and Lead Operative of any concerns regarding parts/build/people/equipment
To effectively maintain the tidiness, safety and cleanliness of the manufacturing areas and car park.
Attend meetings as required/requested.
Comply with the requirements BS EN ISO 9001 quality system.

Benefits

Family owned, successful & growing company
Progressive pay scale
Great career opportunities
Generous overtime rates
Employee Assistance Programme
BUPA Private Medical Care & 24/7 Babylon App
24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Death in service benefit
Company sick pay

Hours of work are 08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 – 16:00 Friday.

Full Time / Permanent

Hourly Rate: £12.59 per hour

No further agencies please.

How to Apply

Download and fill in the Application Form

2. Email your Application Form and CV to dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk

AF CareersNovember 23, 2023November 23, 2023

Copper Design Engineer / Radan Programmer

COPPER DESIGN ENGINEER / RADAN PROGRAMMER

We are looking for a Copper Design Engineer / Radan Programmer to join the Copper Cell Team.

Reporting to the Operations Manager the successful candidate will be responsible or creating drawing files and CNC programmes for the manufacture of all copperwork.

Responsibilities include but are not exclusive to:

Creation of copperwork drawings using 2D / 3D based on fabrication model supplied by AF Fabrications.
Preparation of copperwork drawings based on the fabrication design, supplied by AF Fabrications and the engineering standards and prepare CNC programmes using the Radan interface in a timely manner.
Developing a system based on 3D drawing to enable the fast transfer of information into a CNC programme.
Development of a database / library of standard products based on standard fabrication principals.
Work in a timely manner to achieve production start and target dates.
Radan previously prepared copper layouts
Creation of copperwork drawings using 2D/3D based on fabrication models supplied by AF Fabrications.
Design of copper work and creation of CNC machine programmes for the supply of all copperwork to the assembly areas.

AF CareersNovember 19, 2023November 19, 2023

Engineering Assistant X2

We are currently looking to recruit the following 2 x ENGINEERING ASSISTANT AF Switchgear are looking for 2 x Engineering Assistant to provide support for the Engineering team. Responsible to the Engineering Director, responsibilities include but are not exclusive to:

Creation of label drawings using AutoCAD
Compiling internal label lists and sending to CSD in readiness for the shopfloor.
Place orders as directed onto Efacs system.
Production of O&M manuals
Typing of Documents
Filing/archiving of Engineering paperwork, contracts, drawings etc.
Entering parts onto Efacs.
Maintain/ update parts database for Master parts List.
Assist Engineering in the supply of contract/ site / work files.
Scanning documents.
Assist Engineers dependent on work level and holiday periods.
Carry out general clerical and other duties as delegated by Engineering Director
Attend meetings as required/requested.
In liaison with Engineers carry out cross checking of Purchase orders and Identifying errors which exceed line values.
Responsibility for complying with and implementing the Q&E management system within their area of activity.

Training in company processes and procedures will be given. However, good keyboard, IT skills and attention to detail are all key qualities necessary for this role. If you would like to be part of this busy team, please email dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk

Internal NewsOctober 25, 2023October 28, 2024

3rd Annual Veterans Lunch

3^RD ANNUAL VETERANS LUNCH FRIDAY 20^TH OCTOBER 2023

Last Friday, we celebrated our 3^rd Annual Veterans lunch for all employees across the AF Switchgear business who have achieved 25 years or more continuous service.

This year saw an additional 4 employees who received their 25-year award. This is a huge testament to the family-owned company, one of which we are immensely proud of, and we thank you all for your continued commitment to AF Switchgear.

Overall, we celebrated a huge 648 combined years of service from just 22 employees, averaging 29.5 years each.

Despite Storm Babet making the journey impossible for a few of our employees, those that were able to attend enjoyed an afternoon of celebrations.

Below is the full list of employees and their years of service:

Years Service

Ken Eley Major Projects Engineer 42

Ian Foster Group Managing Director 37

Richard Thompson Group Sales Director 36

Bob Cooper Technician 34

Andrew Ollerenshaw Contracts Engineer 34

Richard Hill Team Leader Electrical Assembly 32

Robert Briggs Sales Director 29

Mark Nutt Group Technical Director 29

Darren Smalley Senior Sales Estimating Engineer 29

Steve Sellars Senior Applications Engineer 29

Dene Hutsby Approved Electrical Fitter 28

Stan Carter Team Leader Electrical Assembly 28

Dale Spelman Approved Electrical Fitter 27

Mick Kennedy Technician 27

Martyn Sutcliffe Electrical Fitter 27

Brian Drew Team Leader Assemby 27

Edwin Chandler Senior Applications Engineer 26

Bill Mills Electrical Fitter 26

Dale Wake Electrical Fitter 25

Mark Baker Site Services Technical Supervisor 25

Mike Harris Technical Consultant 25

Steve Fells Team Leader Electrical Assembly 25

Internal NewsOctober 12, 2023October 23, 2023

DCD & CBRE Events

October started off very busy for the AF team with us attending the Data Center Dynamics Event followed by CBRE Global Workplace Solutions event, both in London. We welcomed many of our existing customers and also met lots of new customers helping and advising on their switchgear queries.

AF CareersOctober 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Payroll Assistant

Purpose of the Job

AF Switchgear are looking for a Payroll Assistant to join the Central Services team. The ability to work accurately and to deadlines is key to the role.

Reporting to the HR Manager, responsibilities include but are not exclusive to:

Duties & Responsibilities

Preparation and input of Operative weekly wages for all companies
Complete direct hours / late report
Collation of sub-contractors time sheets and sending to agencies for all companies
Update and keep staff absence records accurately
Setting up new starters on Sage Payroll and Sage HR and processing leaver documentation and final payments
Processing SSP, SMP, national insurance, income tax and other statutory deductions
Calculation of monthly overtime hours to CSDi
PAYE payment preparation
Administer to Year End Payroll procedures, issuing of P60s and P45s to leavers and update payroll record
P11D administration
AOE payments / pension payments
ECIS, BUPA and pension administration (list is non-exhaustive)
Issuing petty cash, posting and reconciliation to both daily cash book and petty cash tin
Credit card receipt breakdown / coding
Daily cash posting
Carry out regular reconciliations – supplier statements, direct hours, cash books, nominal etc
Assistance with annual account audit
Assist with personnel filing
Payroll archive maintenance
Maintain confidentially

How to Apply

Download and fill in the Application Form

2. Email your Application Form and CV to dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk

AF CareersOctober 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Purpose of the Job

AF Switchgear are looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join the Central Services team. The ability to work accurately and to deadlines is key to the role.

Reporting to the Central Services Manager, responsibilities include but are not exclusive to:

Duties & Responsibilities

Assisting GFD/CSDi in accounts administration and ensuring deadlines are met
AOE payments / pension payments
Cash flow monthly forecast to CSDi
Credit card receipt breakdown / coding
Daily cash book posting
Purchase ledger administration
Assist with purchase ledger invoice queries
Carry out regular reconcilliations – supplier statements, direct hours, cash books, nominal etc
Supplier BACS payments
Collation of non-conformance records, updating supplier master records and marrying to credit notes where necessary
Updating and maintaining Efacs supplier parts database re current prices and discounts
Aged creditors and housekeeping
Ensure debit balances are investigated and resolved monthly
R&D claim preparation
Assistance with annual accounts audit
Accounts archive maintenance
Share telephone answering role

This position will also provide back up for Payroll which will include operative weekly wages for all companies, completion of direct hours/late report, collation of sub- contractors time sheets and sending to agencies for all companies, PAYE payment preparation, issuing of petty cash, posting and reconciliation to both daily cash book and petty cash tin and assisting with personnel filing.

How to Apply

Download and fill in the Application Form

2. Email your Application Form and CV to dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk

AF CareersOctober 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Commissioning Engineer

Purpose of the Job

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Commissioning Engineer to manage the onsite testing element and commissioning aspect of the contract from specification through to IST. The Commissioning Engineer’s responsibilities include a guarantee that the contract aligns to the set of technical specifications, ensuring that there is a seamless harmony between design intent and the operation efficiency, mitigating risks, writing out deviations and capturing variations. The successful candidate should be knowledgeable of Switchgear installations and various testing stages. They will also be able to manage agreed contract deadlines, and demonstrate excellent time management, organsational and problem-solving skills, to ensuring the smooth running of operations

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage, control and ‘own’ the Commissioning aspect of given contracts ensuring compliance with agreed build specification and Company design criteria.
Give technical support to the Applications Engineer and clients where applicable.
Review the technical documentation of contract systems to understand their functions.
Prepare and communicate weekly work schedules for effective management to sub-contract partners and senior management team.
Communicate variations and deviations to take account of contract amendments, contract delays or failures and liaise revisions in an appropriate manner ensuring these are on time and in line with required contract dates.
Prepare detailed documentation for the various Testing stages.
Writing project commissioning plans that detail the project’s scope, task schedules and key documents
Support collaborative cross-team communication.
Develop a library of standardised documentation.
Mainly based within the Engineering Department at our site in Sutton-in-Ashfield, visits to different remote client sites to oversee the testing of equipment may be necessary/required
Review test results and prepare test reports to confirm compliance with technical specifications
Work with engineering and operating groups to schedule tests
Use the technical labour efficiently from the planning stage to execution on site.
Recommend viable solutions to reduce costs as well as improve processes and product quality.

If you have proven experience working as a Commissioning Engineer/Manager, are proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, have sound knowledge of Switchgear installations, excellent organisational, time management and communication skills and a valid driving licence please apply by downloading the application form below.

How to Apply

Download and fill in the Application Form

2. Email your Application Form and CV to dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk

AF CareersSeptember 22, 2023September 25, 2023

Assistant Design Manager – CMS

Purpose of the Job

AF Switchgear are looking for an Assistant Design Manager to further support and develop the expanding CMS Department

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Design Manager in meetings, both in house and at client sites. Provide technical support for sales team members for achievable theoretical designs of new projects for quotation purposes. Assist engineering in the design and selection of products, for technical communicating solutions
• Ensure the utilisation, productivity, and efficiency of the resource available
• Ensure work carried out complies with contract programmes
• Designs to specification and quality standards within allocated timeframes
• Site commissioning and IST Testing as required
• Ensure the health & safety and good housekeeping of the working environment
• Ensure all required personnel work safely
• Monitor the procurement of al materials to ensure the company secures the best possible prices for major materials
• Respond to any concerns regarding engineering, parts, and people; both in the department and on site as appropriate
• Attend regular review meetings with the Design Manager to plan work priorities
• Attend other meetings and training a scheduled, required or requested as may arise. Meetings, design and programming works may be office based or elsewhere and will require spending periods of time away from home

How to Apply

Download and fill in the Application Form

2. Email your Application Form and CV to dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk

AF CareersSeptember 15, 2023May 6, 2025

Works Fabricator (Day Shift and Second Shift)

Purpose of the Job

Responsible to the Works Supervisor and Lead Operative this role involves the fabrication assembly, including welding, sanding, and ensuring a quality product to the standard manufacture tolerances.

Duties & Responsibilities

To adhere to the Job Pack information, including signing Job Pack forms.

• To refer to and follow the Company Personnel Instructions where appropriate.

• To remain on the job in a productive role.

• To assist the Works Supervisor and Lead Operative and mentors.

• To listen to the mentors and develop skills.

• To inform Works Supervisor, Lead Operative and mentors of any urgently required equipment.

• To inform Works Supervisor, Lead Operative and mentors of any concerns

• regarding parts/build/people/equipment.

• To effectively maintain the tidiness, safety and cleanliness of the work areas.

• As required sign for the receipt of delivered goods, deliver goods to the required area, forward any signed paperwork to the Works Supervisor

• Working closely with the Manufacturing Team, Works Supervisor, Lead Operatives, mentors other Works Operatives and in addition the Applications Engineers, Contracts Engineer and Engineering Director at all times.

• Attend meetings as required/requested.

• Comply with the requirements BS EN ISO 9001 quality system.

Hours of Work

Days – Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30, Friday 08:00 to 16:00

Nights – Monday – Thursday 16:00 – 02:00

Full Time / Permanent

How to Apply

Download and fill in the Application Form

2. Email your Application Form and CV to dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk